The Journal

Tales of motherhood, business ownership, and family. 

Maternity

MOTHERHOOD

Family

Children

Newborns

Photography

categories

Fall and Christmas sessions are officially coming, and I have some really fun things planned this year! If you have been waiting for a chance to update your family photos, get something special for your Christmas cards, or simply capture the kids during one of my favorite times of year, there are several different mini […]

Mini Sessions

October 3, 2026

2026 Fall & Christmas Mini Sessions in DFW

If you’ve been putting off family photos because your toddler is in a stage where sitting still is practically impossible, I promise you’re not alone! I hear from parents all the time who worry that their little one won’t cooperate, won’t smile, or will spend the entire session running in the opposite direction. And while […]

Uncategorized

September 25, 2026

Family Photos With Toddlers: What Parents Should Know

If you’re planning newborn photos, there’s a good chance you’ve spent plenty of time thinking about what your baby will wear and almost no time thinking about yourself. Then your session gets closer and suddenly you’re standing in your closet wondering what on earth feels comfortable, photographs well, and still feels like you just weeks […]

Maternity

September 23, 2026

What Should I Wear for Newborn Photos?

Moving into a new family home comes with so many little moments you probably aren’t thinking about photographing. The first meals around the table, kids figuring out which room is theirs, boxes that somehow stick around longer than planned, and the routines that slowly start making a new place feel familiar. That’s why I loved […]

Family

September 21, 2026

Should You Take Family Photos in Your New Fort Worth Home?

One of the questions that comes up when families start thinking about photos is where the session will take place. Maybe you’ve seen a pretty field while driving around Fort Worth or saved a photo online because you loved the setting. But when you book a family session with me, choosing the location is one […]

Family

September 13, 2026

How Do You Choose a Location for Family Photos?